Airport Terminal Systems

Smarter Tray Handling for Faster Security Screening

Improve passenger flow, reduce manual tray handling and create a more efficient security screening process with a professionally engineered Tray Return System.

Designed for modern airport security screening environments.
Airport Tray Return System
Automated Tray Return Designed to support smoother passenger and screening operations.
Airport Focused Built around terminal operations
Engineered Solutions Designed for operational requirements
System Integration Designed to work within BHS environments
Lifecycle Support From design through implementation
Airport security screening tray handling system
Tray Return System

Make the Security Screening Process More Efficient

A Tray Return System helps automate the movement of security screening trays after passenger screening, reducing the need for passengers and staff to manually move empty trays back to the preparation area.

The result is a more organised screening environment, improved tray availability and a smoother passenger experience during busy airport operations.

  • Reduces manual tray movement
  • Supports continuous screening operations
  • Helps improve passenger flow
  • Creates a cleaner and more organised screening area
  • Can be integrated into wider airport security environments
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Why Tray Return?

Designed Around Real Airport Operations

The right tray handling solution can make a noticeable difference to the efficiency of a security screening checkpoint.

01

Improve Passenger Flow

Keep trays moving efficiently so passengers can progress through the screening process with fewer unnecessary delays.

02

Reduce Manual Handling

Minimise repetitive tray movement and create a more efficient working environment for security screening staff.

03

Support Higher Throughput

Help screening lanes maintain a steady flow of trays during busy passenger periods and peak operating times.

04

Better Use of Space

A well-planned tray return arrangement can help optimise the available space around modern security screening checkpoints.

05

Designed for Integration

Develop the system around your existing screening equipment, terminal layout and operational requirements.

06

Built for Continuous Operations

Focus on dependable tray movement and practical engineering for demanding airport environments.

Automated airport security tray movement
01 / Operational Efficiency

Keep Trays Moving. Keep Passengers Moving.

Security checkpoints need to handle a continuous movement of passengers, baggage and screening trays.

An automated tray return system helps create a consistent flow of empty trays back towards the passenger preparation area, reducing unnecessary manual intervention.

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Airport security checkpoint tray return system
02 / Passenger Experience

A Smoother Experience at the Security Checkpoint

Small operational improvements can have a significant impact when thousands of passengers pass through an airport every day.

By supporting a more organised tray flow, the system can help reduce congestion around the preparation and screening areas while making the checkpoint easier to navigate.

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Engineered airport tray return system
03 / Engineering & Integration

Designed Around Your Airport, Not the Other Way Around

Every terminal has different space constraints, passenger flows, security equipment and operational requirements.

Your Tray Return System should be developed with those factors in mind. From system configuration to integration considerations, the solution should fit the checkpoint rather than force the checkpoint to fit the equipment.

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How It Works

From Screening to Tray Return

A simplified tray flow can help create a more efficient screening environment.

01

Passenger Loads Tray

Passenger belongings are placed into a screening tray before entering the security screening process.

02

Security Screening

The tray and its contents move through the appropriate screening process.

03

Tray Returns

Empty trays are automatically transported back towards the passenger preparation area.

04

Ready for the Next Passenger

Returned trays are available for continued use, supporting a consistent screening flow.

Applications

Where Can Tray Return Systems Be Used?

Tray handling solutions can be considered across a range of airport security screening environments.

International airport security screening

International Airports

Support efficient passenger processing across high-volume international terminal environments.

Domestic airport security terminal

Domestic Terminals

Improve tray handling and checkpoint organisation in domestic passenger screening areas.

Airport security checkpoint

Security Screening Areas

Create a more structured tray flow around security screening lanes and passenger preparation zones.

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Why Sigmma

More Than Equipment. An Engineered Solution.

Airport infrastructure requires more than an off-the-shelf approach. The system needs to work with the terminal, the equipment and the people operating it.

Airport Infrastructure Expertise

Solutions developed with the demands of airport and terminal environments in mind.

Project-Based Engineering

Consider the site, passenger flow, equipment arrangement and operational requirements.

Integrated Approach

Work across airport infrastructure and material handling requirements to develop practical system solutions.

Lifecycle Thinking

Focus on reliable operation, maintainability and long-term system performance.

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Planning a New Security Screening Area or Upgrade?

Tell us about your airport, terminal layout and screening requirements. Our team can help you explore the right Tray Return System configuration for your project.

FAQ

Tray Return System Questions

Here are answers to some common questions airport and security teams ask.

A Tray Return System is a conveyor-based solution designed to transport empty security screening trays back towards the passenger preparation area after screening.

Automatic tray return systems can reduce manual tray handling, improve tray availability and support a smoother passenger flow through security screening areas.

System configuration depends on the existing checkpoint layout, screening equipment and operational requirements. A site-specific engineering assessment can determine the appropriate configuration.

Yes. Tray return solutions can be developed around available space, passenger flow, equipment arrangement, tray requirements and other project-specific considerations.

Contact the Sigmma team with your project requirements, terminal information or layout details. The team can discuss the next steps for evaluating a suitable solution.

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Let's discuss your security screening requirements and explore a Tray Return System designed around your operational needs.

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